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crux

🇬🇧 UK/krʌks/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The most important or essential point of a matter; a critical difficulty

关键,症结;难题

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
cruxcross, torture
=crux

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The crux of the matter is that we don't have enough budget.

  • 2.

    Understanding the crux of the argument is essential for debate.

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